Before her stroke, Carrie-Anne was always on the move. A chef, keen runner and busy mum, she worked up to 70 hours a week, ran 10 kilometres in the mornings and helped keep her household running. Then, without warning, her life changed. Carrie-Anne experienced a catastrophic subarachnoid haemorrhage followed by multiple strokes. Until then, she had thought of stroke as something that happened primarily to older people. “Nothing could have prepared me for it happening, especia

On 22 July, the Neurological Council of WA was proud to host our World Brain Day Neurological Summit, bringing together clinicians, researchers, service providers, government representatives, people living with neurological conditions, carers and community advocates to recognise this year’s World Brain Day theme, Brain Health: Access for All.

Read Melissa's journey with chronic fatigue syndrome, shedding light on the unseen struggles, resilience and how it impacts daily life.

Cognition and communication changes can occur for many reasons, including a wide range of neurological conditions. Learn how to have respectful conversations and plan supports early.

What is Myasthenia Gravis? Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular condition that disrupts communication between nerves and muscles. In people with MG, this signalling process is disrupted, making it harder for muscles to respond. As a result, muscles become weak and tire more easily. MG primarily affects voluntary muscles (those under conscious control) particularly in the face, neck, arms and legs. Everyday functions such as moving the arms and legs, fa

Several years ago it was proposed that zebrafish could be used as part of innovative research in the field of Parkinson’s. At that time, we learnt that zebrafish had been commonly used as a model organism in developmental biology since the 1950’s, but more recently they emerged as a model for human diseases - The zebrafish genome is 70% similar to humans. Zebrafish (Dano rerio) are cheap and easy to sustain, evolve rapidly, breed transparent embryos in large amounts and are e

Having been diagnosed with Parkinson's three years ago following the birth of her second child and feeling consumed by debilitating post-natal depression and anxiety, Irena said in those ‘dark days’ everything just stopped.

Neurological Council’s Community Neurological Nurse, Adrienna Elliot, has won the Outstanding Health Professional Award 2022 at the Motor Neurone Disease Association of WA awards evening, held on Friday 7 October.

The Neurological Council will be hosting Carers Week Wellness Morning Teas across the state to mark National Carers Week which runs from 16 – 22 October. Carers of people who are living with any neurological condition or disease, such as dementia, depression, acquired brain injury, Parkinson’s, or any rare neurological illness, are all invited to attend the events with those they care for and their loved ones. Attendees will be able to learn more about the support services av

There are over 2.65 million carers across Australia, who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who may be frail aged, have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, or an alcohol or other drug issue. Our Clinical Nurse Manager, Kym Heine, shares 8 tips to support carers in their role.

Australians are reminded to re-establish self-care routines as a powerful tool to aid migraine and headache management by adopting a small but simple act each day.

More effective treatments for people who suffer from debilitating migraine headaches are a step closer thanks to world-first genetic research into the causes of the painful disorder that affects around 1 in 4 Australians.

Findings of a recent study into the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in adults with ADHD.

Perth’s neurological community came together last Friday for our 30th Anniversary and World Brain Day networking event, where we launched the Neurological Council’s new Strategic Plan.

Investigating the quality of life of patients with neurological conditions and their informal caregivers - a collaboration between the Neurological Council of WA and Murdoch University

Explore the 2022 World Brain Day theme: Brain Health for All.

A migraine Q&A session with Community Neurological Nurse, Rachel Barnes.

The Neurological Council of Western Australia has welcomed the World Health Assembly’s decision to adopt a new Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and other Neurological Disorders 2022–2031 (IGAP).

Neurocare Community Neurological Nursing - We're here when you need us. Neurological symptoms can significantly impact a person’s life due to sudden or progressive changes in their physical, behavioural or cognitive functioning. Carers and loved ones can also be affected. The Neurological Council of WA provides patient-centred community neurological nursing care and health care navigation services to people of all ages living with a neurological condition or symptoms. Our ski

As part of June's Migraine Awareness Month, former client, Joanne Hayward, shares her story of how she got her life back.